Are yards well-kept in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 87% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say parking is easy

Would people walk alone at night in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are the streets well-lit in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say streets are well-lit

Is a car needed in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say car is needed

Is Watrous South, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Watrous South, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Does Watrous South, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Watrous South, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Do kids play outside in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say kids play outside

Is Watrous South, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say it's quiet

Does Watrous South, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there are sidewalks

Do residents of Watrous South, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are neighbors friendly in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

1030 Payton Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,376 sqft

$212,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,421/mo*

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$212,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,421/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,376 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

What an opportunity for some equity in this good sound home with great bones and a nice location in the SW section of DSM. Same owners for many years! This ranch home is priced to sell. 3 Bedrooms on the main level as well as a full bath. All appliances are included including a new washer and dryer. Hardwood floors under carpet. Some older finish in basement. Home needs updating, but is a great opportunity to gain sweat equity with a few updates, carpet removal and some elbow grease. Good roof, updated electrical, and hot water heat. One car garage with an attached area for additional vehicle or lawn equipment. This is an estate sale and will be sold as is. Don't let this one get away.....

1030 Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,376 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 1953. It last sold for $70,500 on Sep 30, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $212,700, with a rent estimate of $1,513/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

No Info

A/C

Heating only

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

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Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1030 Payton Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Other, OtherHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1953
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8276 sqft

Price History for 1030 Payton Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
09/30/2015	$70,500	Sold	DMMLS #458399
Recording Date 09/30/2015 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/29/2015	$75,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $8,500 (-10%)
08/04/2015	$83,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,500 (-6%)
07/15/2015	$89,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$3,280
Assessment	$183,000

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1030 Payton Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1218 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$162,000	02/09/26	3	1	1,032

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
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3 bd
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OFF MARKET
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5 bd
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OFF MARKET
Est. $199,400
4 bd
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RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $225,800
3 bd
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OFF MARKET
Est. $145,300
2 bd
1 ba
1,203 sqft
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OFF MARKET
Est. $264,300
1 bd
2 ba
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OFF MARKET
Est. $257,400
4 bd
2 ba
1,782 sqft
1004 Payton Ave,
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Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
OFF MARKET
Est. $154,800
2 bd
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800 sqft
1000 Payton Ave,
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OFF MARKET
Est. $337,400
3 bd
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1,807 sqft
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OFF MARKET
Est. $301,600
3 bd
3 ba
1,581 sqft
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Neighborhood Overview

Watrous South

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Buy: $47k - $670k

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What Locals Say about Watrous South

At least 23 Trulia users voted on each feature.

87 % Say yards are well-kept
84 % Say parking is easy
76 % Say people would walk alone at night
70 % Say streets are well-lit
68 % Say car is needed
67 % Say it's dog friendly
61 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
60 % Say there's holiday spirit
59 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
58 % Say kids play outside
58 % Say it's quiet
50 % Say there are sidewalks
45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
45 % Say neighbors are friendly
42 % Say there's wildlife
20 % Say there are community events

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Meek H.
Resident
2y ago
"Golf is pretty big at the Wakanda Club nearby, Greys Lake is also just a nice area but not too many big events happen here"
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Sloffredo
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8y ago
"I love the good people! Great places to eat. Nice, friendly people that treat you with respect. Great schools - Jefferson Elementary, Brody Middle School, Lincoln High School. Love it here!"
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